Mossey Joe to sidestep National

Mossey Joe will run in the Crabbie’s Fox Hunters’ Chase at Aintree rather than in the Grand National.

Owner Barry Connell confirmed that the Enda Bolger-trained 11-year-old will stick to the amateur ranks instead of taking on the professionals.

Mossey Joe won on his first start for Bolger in a point-to-point at Dromahane on Monday after connections decided to skip Cheltenham.